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Spark a Change is a digital volunteer platform that hosts a wide range of opportunities across Somerset and matches individuals looking to volunteer, together with organisations including charities and community groups. 

Volunteers in Somerset

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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th every year, is an opportunity to raise awareness about ...
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Volunteer Voices panel

A big thank you to those who attended our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum, especially our wonderful ...
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The Big Help Out at Thurlbear School

Earlier this month, as part of The Big Help Out campaign, thousands of organisations and community groups ...
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Events

Dec21
Glastonbury - Tree Planting at the Tor
Community event · 21 Dec, 10:00 - 15:00
Glastonbury
Glastonbury - Tree Planting at the Tor
Come and help create Space for Nature at Glastonbury Tor this winter.
Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside

New Volunteering Opportunities

Trending this week

New
Trusteeship
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Dec 2023
Yeovil
Trusteeship
Trusteeship. Urgently needed due to current trustee family circumstances.Posted by Open Pathway Retreat Centre
New
Relief Co-ordinator
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 31 Dec
From home
Relief Co-ordinator
To help arrange trips to medical appointments for elderly and disabledPosted by Minehead Community Car Scheme
New
Volunteer Gardener
Task · 0–2 hrs
Wincanton
Volunteer Gardener
We aim to connect people with what they need. We have had a number of requests for help in the garden for vulnerable adults. This may be a one off or on-goingPosted by WINCANTON CARES
New
Nature Recovery
Project role (Temporary) · 3 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024 For around 4 weeks
Nature Recovery
Volunteer to help us run a five week course using the nature pathways model for people who either identify as or are diagnosed with a form of neurodivergencePosted by Nature Recovery
New
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Bath
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Bath on Walcott Road.Posted by Julian House
New
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Devizes.Posted by Julian House
New
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 3–6 hrs/Week
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Trowbridge.Posted by Julian House
Garden Sundries and Crafts Volunteer
Organisation role · 3 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Dec
Glastonbury
Garden Sundries and Crafts Volunteer
The role will involve making items like bird boxes, bee hotels, willow wreaths, planters and various wood crafted items.Posted by Glastonbury Abbey
Bridgwater Town Council Warm Space
Project role (Temporary) · 1–2 hrs/Week · For around 3 months
Bridgwater Town Council Warm Space
We need help running our warm space throughout this coming winter. Volunteers would make tea and coffee and chat with visitors. Posted by Bridgwater Town Council
Space 4 U LGBTQIA Group Assistant
Organisation role · 2 hrs/month · Starting from 6 Dec
Wincanton
Space 4 U LGBTQIA Group Assistant
An opportunity to volunteer as a Space 4 U LGBTQIA Group Assistant.Posted by The Balsam Centre
Activity group supporter Westlands Entertainment Venue
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/month
Activity group supporter Westlands Entertainment Venue
A gentle activity group for older adults would like someone to support the instructor and attendees. We meet in the morning of the second Tuesday of the month.Posted by Somerset Carers Service
Trusteeship with FordHaven
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Glastonbury
Trusteeship with FordHaven
We are looking for Trustees who can bring experience and skills to our nelwy formed organisation. Posted by FordHaven

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Whilst best endeavors are made to check the validity of organisations who post volunteering opportunities on Spark a Change, the responsibility for any incident (including safeguarding) that may occur at any time between any such organisation and any volunteer or potential volunteer lies with the recruiting organisation.